Month: September 2016
Want fresh, healthy, local, food? Consider the Gator Community Supported Agriculture program
Join one of three local farms, and get a share coming fresh from their fields to campus each week!
UF football game day road closure on portions of University Avenue
The Gainesville Police Department recently announced that portions of West University Avenue will be closed on UF Football game days.
Superior Accomplishment Awards nomination period kicks off Sept. 12
The University of Florida’s 2017 Superior Accomplishment Awards program nomination period kicks off Sept. 12 and runs through Oct. 31. Now in its 28th year, the awards program will recognize TEAMS, USPS and Academic Personnel employees who have contributed outstanding service in their fields during the 2015-16 academic year.
Stop zika before it starts
The University of Florida continues to monitor the spread of the Zika virus, working closely with local and state Department of Health officials.
Spotlight on Leadership: WRAPping Your Decisions
While collecting reliable data is an important part of decision-making, a leader’s judgment is evaluated just as much by the way s/he approaches decisions and follows a process for considering the elements at play. Listen to this month’s featured podcast to learn more.
Do you know when to use the 435 Livescan Criminal Background Check?
The 435 Livescan is one of UF’s options for conducting a criminal background check on an employee. Livescan searches for criminal records in both the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI) databases. It’s important to note that this type of Livescan is only to be used for certain employees.
UF successfully implements Coalition application for first-time college students
When the University of Florida opened its undergraduate application cycle to prospective freshmen in August 2016, it premiered a new consortium application through the Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success (mycoalition.org).
Are you familiar with UF’s policy on political activity?
During this intense political season, you are encouraged to review the policy and share with others, as appropriate.
UF Procurement Services honored for third consecutive year
UF Procurement Services has been awarded the prestigious 21st annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award (AEP) for 2016 from the National Procurement Institute (NPI). This is the third consecutive win for Procurement Services.
Weekly yoga, Pilates classes for faculty and staff
Weekly yoga classes will be held in Ustler Hall’s Atrium (second floor) from 12:15 to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays. View Ustler Hall on the campus map. This free class is open to all UF and UF Health faculty and staff and is appropriate for all levels of experience.
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